Based on a true story, a new novel from Diamante Lavendar. Joan Eastman was born like any other girl. However her life would prove to be a life of great pain… Growing up, she was treated differently by family members, powerless to defend herself against their sexual and psychological abuse. Feeling she had been dealt a wicked hand by the “powers that be”, she spiraled into substance abuse and troubled relationships. She became a victim of addiction and self-hatred. Not giving up, she becomes aware of a greater spiritual being that protects her and she begins to heal. Then she finds herself pregnant. She learns to understand nothing is hopeless; that with a changed view and self discovery, there is real hope in every situation, no matter how difficult. As she and her husband look forward to the birth of their child, she writes in her diary as a way of expelling all of the evil memories. On bed rest for the duration of her pregnancy, she endures tests and tribulations that at first she couldn’t begin to understand. But no matter how high the hurdles in Joan’s life are, she doesn’t look back, and pulls the pieces of her life together…for herself and her unborn child. This inspirational story speaks of Joan’s gradual self acceptance and healing of her body, mind and spirit. It speaks of the possibilities of the future and the fulfillment of the dream of love and family. And it speaks of jumping the hurdles in life without looking back, no matter how high those hurdles may be.

Four sparkling short stories to warm your heart.
Joey’s Christmas: Will Joey’s young heart be broken?
Sophie’s Reward: However will Sophie survive the tedium of Christmas? A Regency tale.
Street Christmas: What if…?
A Very Special Christmas: It was Anisha’s first Christmas in the UK. Would she be as lonely as she expected?

Targeted Age Group:: 16+

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
Christmas – we all have our cozy view of Christmas, but what might it be like for those who are facing something different this year?
I wondered what it might be like for a young child if his worst fears looked as though they may come true.
What might it be like for the lonely? And for those who have no home but the streets?

Beth loves Sam so much that it hurts, but he is a prisoner to his past. Listening to her broken heart, Beth packs up her belongings and flees Eagle River in the middle of the night, hoping to leave all of the pain and the heartache behind. Five years later, a mysterious stranger—and a phone call from a deceased friend—convince her that Sam is in danger and she needs to go back. With her heart in her hands, she returns to Sam and the Thunder Ridge Ranch, but will her love be strong enough to save both of them before time runs out?
Fallen Angel is a spiritual romance that examines the theory that souls are bound together across time. This theory, commonly referred to as ‘old souls’, explains the concept of love at first sight, of feeling at home with a complete stranger, and even the unbearable loneliness we sometimes feel in the midst of a crowd. Old souls journey together through a succession of lives side by side. Sometimes, they are siblings, sometimes lovers, sometimes devoted friends—but always, they are together, helping and guiding each other on their way home. What happens, though, if such a soul gets lost—if it cannot see its way clear to continue its journey? Sam is just such a soul, and Beth must find a way to convince him that nothing is stronger—or more enduring—than love.

Targeted Age Group:: 14-84

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
This book was written over a six-month period in my life when I was dealing with several personal challenges. Writing has always been the salve in my life that has helped me to keep it all together—and saved me a small fortune in counseling expenses. While several aspects about Beth could certainly be viewed as autobiographical (who doesn’t love riding on the ‘Tilt ‘o Whirl’?), rest assured that all of the characters in this book are fictional. And, while Eagle River, Baraboo, and the other towns mentioned throughout the story really do exist in Wisconsin (please, come visit us!), the supper clubs, the ranch, and Steve’s Garage are all figments of my imagination. Thank you for joining me on this journey!

Becoming Holy is about transitioning from practicing Christian ethics to living in Godly character. It is a teaching tool that gives instruction and guidance on how to achieve the standard that Jesus teaches us in the gospels of the New Testament. This book will be an instrument that will explain what prevents people from being holy, what will cause you to be holy and why it’s important to pursue Holiness. The revelation in this book will enlighten you on how to achieve your individual greatness in Christ. This book breaks the boundaries and limitations of modern traditionalism. The process of becoming holy is realizing who you are, then allowing God to break and destroy who you are so you can resurrect to whom He wants you to be.

Targeted Age Group:
12+

How is Writing In Your Genre Different from Others?
The way writing in my genre is different from others is that my genre removes your personal opinion out of the way and it primarily focuses on facts and truth. Talking about Religion and Faith always makes the writer take the stance of a narrator rather than a dictator.

What Advice Would You Give Aspiring Writers?
The advice I would give aspiring writers is to be honest and relevant in their writing. Readers can tell if a writer is genuine in delivering the message they are trying to present. Our readers respect honesty and it is our responsibility to provide this service. Being relevant is highly important because it make the information that is being distributed applicable for the current times we live in.

Author Bio:
Fountain Hendricks was born in Chicago, IL. He was raised in a Christian house-hold. He was a young man driven by worldly morality which prevented him from living underneath the power of the Holy Ghost. Through experience and many failures he has gained understanding and knowledge on how to exhibit Godly character. Going to church became a ritual for him but God never became the center focus of his life until he had a “Damascus” moment in his mid-twenties. The Lord spoke to Fountain in a loud voice through his transition of condition. After being isolated from love ones, betrayed by those whom he was familiar with and being separated from everything that was common he discovered that God allowed this to happen for a reason.
The Lord was calling Fountain out of deception and darkness to live in the truth and light of holiness. Fountain realized that he was serving God under the influence of religion, tradition and commonality which empowered him to inherit misfortune but the Lord gave him clarity, understanding and great wisdom. This experience allowed him to see that “Becoming holy” is the difference between practicing Christian ethics and Christian character. Becoming holy has allowed him to live a joyful, purposeful, exciting and influential life. The Lord has placed him in a position to teach and nurture others on how to live a life, modeling Jesus internally and externally.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
The Holy Spirit inspired me to write this book. This book contains powerful and illuminating wisdom that will help people achieve their individual greatness in Christ.

A WEALTHY MAN. STRAINED RELATIONSHIPS. A CHOICE. A SAVIOUR.
A story set in Biblical times about a boy born into a wealthy and successful family of merchants, and a world where money can buy almost anything.
His family has influence, beauty, and acceptance in the community, but the boy struggles with a series of hurdles until he reaches adulthood. Guided by the entries in his daily journal and his loyal friend and mentor, Ambriel, he travels along the difficult path to finding inner peace and healing.
Will he find what he is looking for?
What is the significance of the “special child” in the “one-horse” town of Nazareth?

Author Bio:
Ken Klopper has been involved in the law for almost forty years in his capacity as prosecutor, magistrate, advocate, and judge. He is a Criminal Law expert and has dealt with all forms of crime in various courts, including the High Court.
He lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa.